Shining Stars for the Future
October 1, 2009
PRINCIPAL NOTES: Everyone is invited to join us tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd, at 9:00 Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angel.
To the parents of children who use our Extended Day program, you may want to review with your child which food you have apportioned for Extended Day and lunch. Some students are eating everything in the morning Extended Day and then have nothing left to eat for lunch, while others are eating everything at lunch and then have nothing left to eat for Extended Day. We are experiencing a problem with children bothering other children for food at 2:45. Thank you for your cooperation!
Safety Concern - Students running near the church unsupervised can be a real danger especially once the cones are brought into school.
Please feel most welcome to come to the FSA meeting on Monday evening at 7:00 in the Faculty Room. FSA is always looking for new people with fresh ideas!
Oktoberfest tickets can be purchased in the school office or by submitting an order form which can be found on the school website. Oktoberfest is a great time for all!
FIREFIGHTER BLESSING: The special blessing for all firefighters/paramedics will be Wednesday, October 7th at 8:30 a.m. in front of the school. The Brookfield Fire Department will be present and we welcome any other firefighters/paramedics who wish to join us.
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH - October 4 is Respect Life Sunday Every child…brings us God’s smile and invites us to recognize that life is His gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and preserved with care always and at every moment.---Pope Benedict XVI Annual Life Chain, October 4 Next Sunday, October 4, meet at Prairie and Ogden Avenues from 2:30p-3:30p for a peaceful and prayerful gathering of young and old from all faiths and walks of life who stand for an hour praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. Parking is available in the Parish Center lot. Bring a chair if you need to. Signs will be provided if you wish to hold one. This can be a service opportunity for Confirmation candidates. (Stop by the Respect Life Information tables in church before and after all the masses on October 3&4 to see a selection of complimentary pamphlets on a wide range of respect life topics.) For more information, call Cate Hansen, Parish Respect Life Coordinator, at 708-387-7891. Celebrating Marriage, An Evening to Remember, October 17 On Saturday, October 17, 2009, sponsored by the Family Ministries Office, Archdiocese of Chicago, enjoy inspiration, food, music, and dancing at the Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois. Beginning with a special Mass at 5pm, the evening will include a blessing of all married couples and a presentation by R. James and Suzanne Nicholson, former Ambassador to the Vatican. The Nicholsons will share insights from their own marriage that you will want to hear! Also included, is a special comedy presentation Til death Do Us Part, written by the authors of Late Night Catechism. "Sister" offers up her hilarious lessons on the Sacrament of Marriage. The cost is $70.00 per couple, including parking. For those who want to extend this special night, the Chicago Intercontinental Hotel, 5300 North River Road, is offering a special Festival of Faith room rate of just $84.00 a night. You must mention the code FOF when you register to get this rate. Call 888-424-6835 or register at www.ichhotelsgroup/intercontinental. Call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351 or see www.catholicfest.org for more information.
AFFY TAPPLE SALE: See the order form on our school website and enclosed in today's tidbit. Orders are due Friday, October 16th and taffy apples will be delivered on Wednesday, October 28th.
REMINDER: Adult Gathering Session on Wednesday, Oct 7th Next Wednesday, October 7th, a gathering session will be held in the Windemere Room at 6-7:15 p. This is the first in a series of 5 sessions to deepen your faith life by sharing with others within our community. These sessions are a valuable and necessary component to the overall catechesis of the parish. We all build our faith together and in turn we teach the faith to our children.
INNISBROOK & PARTYLITE FUNDRAISER: Thanks to everyone who has already placed their generous orders! We only have two weeks left of our sale, so please remember to turn in orders by October 14th.
WE NEED YOUR HELP: Looking for people to help distribute CASINO NIGHT flyers at LTHS' Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 10th at about 9:30 am. If you wouldn't mind spending an hour or two helping, please call Chris. Thank you in advance for your help.
FOOTSTEPS FOR MARIA: Thanks to everyone for making Team Footsteps For Maria successful again in fundraising $2,182 so far for the American Lung Association's Lung Walk! We were blessed with a beautiful day. Congratulations to Hanna D. and Ms. Miller for winning the Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark park passes. **T-shirts and Beanie Babies will again be on sale at lunch tomorrow. Orders will also be taken through school until October 28th, Attn: Footsteps For Maria. Be sure to include your name, phone number and requested size if ordering a shirt. Special thanks to Mary D. and Sammie J. for helping with the sales and the walk. ~Any questions, call Chris J.
MANNA NEWS: Please remember to place your orders weekly either online or by paper via backpack express. Orders are due on Monday and you will receive them on Thursday. Limited inventory is being sold on Friday mornings before school and is available during the week. If you find you need something, call Cathy K. to make arrangements to get your order filled. The school website has a link to Manna for further detailed information. BIG NEWS- No need to spend cash anymore when you can stock up on Visa gift cards. Use them as cash and lower your tuition at the same time! If you have any questions, please feel free to call Cathy K.
REEL & A MEAL: The Village of Brookfield invites you to join them for a free movie every 1st and 3rd Friday from October through March! An optional dinner will be available for purchase. For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 708-485-1528.